Assistant Manager, Group Human Resources

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Group Human Resources supports the design, implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, employee engagement programmes and talent development across the region. This position works closely with local HR teams and line managers to ensure compliance, operational efficiency and a high‑performing workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in formulating, reviewing and updating HR policies, employee handbook and related processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and statutory requirements in all HR practices.
• Provide advisory support to line managers on employee relations, conflict management and HR processes.
• Lead HR projects, coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder communication.
• Maintain accuracy of HR databases, including HRIS, recruitment platforms and document management systems.
• Conduct periodic HR compliance reviews and act as liaison for external audits.
• Design, implement and evaluate learning and development programmes, managing the e‑learning portal and partnering with training providers.
• Oversee regional HR operations such as training records, job description updates, employment contracts and employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, off‑boarding).
• Manage regional compensation and benefits processes, including performance review cycles and annual insurance renewals.

Required profile

• Experience in developing and improving HR policies and employee handbooks.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to advise line managers on employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Project coordination and stakeholder management experience.
• Competence in maintaining HRIS, recruitment platforms and document management systems.
• Experience conducting HR compliance reviews and supporting external audits.
• Capability to lead employee engagement initiatives across multiple locations.
• Background in designing and delivering learning and development programmes.
• Familiarity with managing compensation, benefits and insurance processes.

Required skills

• HRIS
• e‑learning portal
• Recruitment platforms
• Document management systems